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D7 FAT

1990 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,060 mi
Last recorded112,060 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 735137,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 FAT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 112,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 111,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 111,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 111,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,376 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 108,029 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 108,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,671 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

tyre pressures slghtly low [pumped up]

Fail 30 Sep 2010 102,666 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

tyre pressures slghtly low [pumped up]

Pass 1 May 2010 102,250 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 95,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 91,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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D7 FAT is a 1990 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 137,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D7 FAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D7 FAT registered?

D7 FAT is a 1990 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is D7 FAT safe to buy?

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